CAPTURING LIGHT IN THE LANDSCAPE
WITH RUSSELL JEWELL
OCTOBER 8-10, 2024
Registration:
Members: July 15, 2024,10:00 a.m. $395
Non-members: July 29, 2024,10:00 a.m. $430
Registration ends September 30, 2024, or when the event is full.
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Workshop Instructor:
RUSSELL JEWELL Ed. D, AWS, TWSA, NWS
The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with our 2024 Mid-Atlantic Juror, award winning plein air artist and educator Russell Jewell. He is a masterful plein air painter with a Doctorate in art education and 35 + years of teaching art to students. We will be learning, in a studio setting, skills plein air painters and studio landscape artists use to bring light and life to their landscapes in a quick and expressive way.
WORKSHOP SUBJECT:
Capturing light in the landscape, as if painting in plein air
Painting en plein air or in the studio, the artist attempts to bring to fruition a spontaneous moment in time… forever. This workshop will be a studio experience where participants focus on painting atmospheric light in the landscape discovered in photos provided by the instructor. Whether the landscape be urban or rural, light will be the guiding factor. Working from provided photos, artists will paint with the instructor in a timely manner as if in an ever-changing plein air environment. No reason to fear, participants will be taught ways to become more timely. Participants will be encouraged to work from quarter-sheet to 9x12 size in order to paint quickly yet think deeply. While painting relatively small in size with brevity, the class will seek to breathe fresh air into still photos. The pace of the class will allow artists to have the opportunity to explore multiple paintings and experience various demonstrations per class. Each painting below, and the one above, were created in less than one hour of painting time.
This workshop is an effort to give participants not only mental information, but multiple, physical and visual problem-solving approaches that can be applied specifically to watercolor painting. Jewell will teach participants how to better plan their painting before they put brush to paper, thus, allowing the artists to see the desired target painting and possess the confidence to go for it.
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
Jewell’s workshop is geared towards independent personal painting development; it is open to all levels of artists. Participants will learn how to approach and solve their own concerns in watercolor, regardless of their artistic ability. Participants will see their own artwork in a different light - a light that will allow them to move further down their path towards success.
All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.
SUPPLY LIST:
Watercolorist should feel free to bring whatever materials you normally use to paint..
Paints
Feel free to use whatever paints suit your style, however, I encourage you to work with tube paints in order to have fresh squeezed paint on a daily basis.
My basic palette includes:
Cadmium Red Light
Hansa Yellow Light
Quinacridone gold
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Violet
Manganese Blue
Raw Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue (Daniel Smith)
Lilac (Holbein)
Neutral Tint
Brushes
I use various brushes, mostly rounds and mops and some Chinese. Bring the brushes you like to use.
However, if you are in need of brushes, I will be using the brand, “Grabie” brushes. If you have not discovered them, they are nice synthetic brushes at an incredible price (Pack of 9 brushes less than $50 online).
Paper
Feel free to use whatever brand of good quality watercolor paper that you are comfortable on which to transfer your reference drawings. I personally use Arches 300# rough or cold-press paper, however, 140# is fine as well. Purchase 3 full sheets of paper which you can divide into quarter sheets or a 12 x 16 watercolor block.
We will be dividing the paper in half with tape, for some exercises .
I would prefer you have your own small 6x8 – 9x12 quality sketchbook for both notes and sketches as we go.
Also bring several sheets of scrap paper to practice the various exercises or test colors.
Additional Supplies
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Artists water-soluble crayon set of 10 - They are available through Cheap Joe's. I will introduce you to Caren D’ Ache Neo Color II (NOT Neo Color I) water-soluble crayons. We will use these crayons as a tool that aids our design. We will not be using them on the final watercolor painting.
water containers
paper towels or small towel
block or board to attach watercolor paper
Mechanical Pencils with size 9 lead
I also prefer a “Pentel Click Eraser” which is encased like a pen that clicks to produce more eraser length.
Art tape (the white one) OR masking tape- We will tape paper off with masking tape or painter’s tape to gain a sharp edge to the final painting.
12 inch ruler
table covering to protect your table from paint splatters
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please do not see this potential painting as “your masterpiece” it is only the first step towards advancing your future painting skills.
I will provide participants with the painting images and instructions, via email, prior to the workshop with instructions in order to be prepared to paint together.
I will have images from which to paint but feel free to provide your own photos to explore on the final day of class if you wish to paint a personal image. Also, consider shooting your own photos during the week once you understand the type of imagery we seek.
Photos with high contrast are best.
BIOGRAPHY:
Russell Jewell - Ed. D, AWS, TWSA, NWS
Russell Jewell is an internationally recognized plein air painter, published in multiple books and magazines such as: North Light’s Splash Series, The Best in Watercolor, Sketchbook Confidential II, The Artist Magazine, and Plein Air Magazine.
Mr. Jewell is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Jewell has devoted over 35 years as an art educator in the public education system. Some of his educational recognitions include a doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia, Fulbright Memorial Scholar to Japan.
Russell Jewell holds a United States Patent for his Jewell-Box Viewfinder.
Jewell’s work has been purchased through multiple museum purchase awards.
Jewell’s most recent awards include: 2024 Best New Bern Painting in NC Plein Air @ New Bern and 2024 Best Agricultural Landscape in Gloucester Plein Air Festival Virginia. Jewell was honored to serve on the faculty of the 2024 Plein Air Convention Expo in Cherokee, NC. Jewell will represent the Artist’s Alumni in 2024 at Plein Air Easton, Maryland where, in the past, he has won Best Watercolor twice, as well as, Artist’s Choice Award at Tilghman Island.
Russell Jewell recently was honored to exhibit in the 154th International American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition. Jewell continues to exhibit and compete in plein air offering demos and workshops across America.
In 2024 Jewell was honored to participate as a member of the Plein Air Convention Expo Faculty.
Russelljewell.com
WORKSHOP PRICE:
$395.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and
$430.00 for non-BWS members.
The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.
Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.
FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
If a Member, be sure to login before registering.
Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.
WAITING LIST:
BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.
You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.
You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.
Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.
From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund
59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund
20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund
7 days or fewer = no refund
In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.
Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to:
Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS Workshop Chair) at kleinstk@verizon.net
LOCATION:
The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623
Tel: (410) 730-7327
WORKSHOP HOURS:
First Day Hours - October 8, 2024 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.
October 9th and 10th - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
One-hour break for lunch
Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM
PAYMENTS:
Are preferred online, but if you send a check, please have it made out to BWS and reference Russell Jewell Workshop. Mail it to:
Dana Kleinsteuber Workshop Chair
MASKING POLICY:
- If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.
- Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.
